The White House confirmed it was consulted by Israel prior to the strikes.

Global donors pledge billions to help Syria rebuild after years of war.

The US pledges to prosecute Hamas and combat antisemitism globally with new task force.

As mediators blitz through attempt to bring about an agreement for the release of additional hostages, the question remains: If this fails, what comes next?

The Houthi movement later announced that it targeted the "USS Harry S. Truman aircraft" carrier in the Red Sea for the third time without providing proof.

Talks in Baghdad focus on energy ties, oil exports, and water concerns.

The US has tremendous naval assets in the region, while the Houthis have ballistic missiles and drones.

By reducing reliance on Omani ports and land routes, the leverage Muscat holds over regional trade can be diminished, further incentivizing it to abandon its support for the Houthis.